Ive seen a few of these, but dont know what they are called!
This one was at Redondo last night
What is the name of this fish?
Re: What is the name of this fish?
Plainfin Midshipman
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Re: What is the name of this fish?
the plainfin midshipman is a toadfish that is quite famous for the sound males make when luring a mate. They sound like a foghorn!
Here's an audio recording.
http://www.sfsu.edu/news/2009/spring/toadfish.mp3
Here's an audio recording.
http://www.sfsu.edu/news/2009/spring/toadfish.mp3
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Re: What is the name of this fish?
the plainfin midshipman is a toadfish that is quite famous for the sound males make when luring a mate. They sound like a foghorn!
Here's an audio recording.
http://www.sfsu.edu/news/2009/spring/toadfish.mp3
Here's an audio recording.
http://www.sfsu.edu/news/2009/spring/toadfish.mp3
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Re: What is the name of this fish?
His name is Willoughby McDougall. Oh wait, you meant - never mind.
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